Carl Smith (March 15, 1927 – January 16, 2010) was a country music singer a… Read Full Bio ↴Carl Smith (March 15, 1927 – January 16, 2010) was a country music singer and guitarist. Known as "Mister Country", Smith was the former husband of June Carter Cash and drinking buddy of Johnny Cash. Carl and June are the parents of singer Carlene Carter. After his divorce from June, he married country singer Goldie Hill.

He retired from performing in 1979. He had many famous hits including, "Kisses Don't Lie", "Are You Teasing Me", "Hey Joe", and many others.

In 2003, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is probably best known for the recording of "Times A-Wastin'" with June Carter.

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Carl Smith Lyrics

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More and more
I'm forgetting the past
More and more I'm livin' at last
Day by day I'm losin' my blues
More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you

You know how I tried to keep you by my side
And oh how I cried when you said "goodbye"

Day by day I'm losin' my blues
More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you

But oh how I tried to keep you by my side
And oh how I cried when you said goodbye
Day by day I'm losin' my blues
More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you

Day by day I'm losin' my blues
More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carl Smith's song "More and More" describe the process of moving on from a past relationship. The singer confesses that they are starting to forget about their ex-partner and are finally able to live their life without thinking about them constantly. The song also acknowledges the pain of the breakup and the singer's attempts to hold onto the relationship. The repetition of the lyrics "more and more" in the chorus emphasizes the gradual nature of the healing process.

The lyrics can be interpreted as a message of hope and resilience, showing that even though the end of a relationship may be painful, it is possible to recover and move on. The song could also be interpreted as a warning to not dwell on the past and to focus on the present.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by Merle Kilgore, a prolific songwriter who also co-wrote hits such as "Wolverton Mountain" and "Ring of Fire." "More and More" was a hit for Carl Smith in 1954 and has since been covered by numerous artists, including Conway Twitty and Webb Pierce.

Line by Line Meaning

More and more
As time goes on, I am experiencing an increasing intensity of feeling.

I'm forgetting the past
Memories of what has happened before are no longer as relevant or prominent in my mind.

More and more I'm livin' at last
I'm starting to feel like I'm truly experiencing life again, after a period of feeling numb or sad.

Day by day I'm losin' my blues
With each passing day, I am feeling less and less sad or upset.

More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you
As time goes on, thoughts and memories of you are fading away and becoming less important to me.

You know how I tried to keep you by my side
I made a conscious effort to make sure that you stayed with me, even when things were difficult.

And oh how I cried when you said "goodbye"
I felt a deep sense of sadness and loss when you left me.

Day by day I'm losin' my blues
With each passing day, I am feeling less and less sad or upset.

More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you
As time goes on, thoughts and memories of you are fading away and becoming less important to me.

But oh how I tried to keep you by my side
I made every effort to make sure that you would stay with me, even when it was difficult.

And oh how I cried when you said goodbye
I felt a deep sense of sadness and loss when you left me.

Day by day I'm losin' my blues
With each passing day, I am feeling less and less sad or upset.

More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you
As time goes on, thoughts and memories of you are fading away and becoming less important to me.

Day by day I'm losin' my blues
With each passing day, I am feeling less and less sad or upset.

More and more I'm forgettin' 'bout you
As time goes on, thoughts and memories of you are fading away and becoming less important to me.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Webb Pierce, Merle Kilgore

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